The Bicycle Club

Although cycling is a fantastic pastime, a way to keep fit and mode of transport many people will find at some point, they develop pain in their nether regions due to their saddle and the many issues they can unfortunately cause you. Butt (apologies I just couldn’t help myself) we no longer live in the olden times when saddles were just made from leather and metal without much variation: these days there’s a lot on the market regarding saddles and other products to help ease any issues that may arise.  Saddle Soreness: Bike Seat Hurts Butt Many of you, if not all reading this, will at some point have experienced soreness from being on a bike saddle. This soreness can…

Tour Stage 12 Report: The finish of stage 12 up the Alpe d’Huez didn’t disappoint with a stunning attack from Tom Pidcock at the base of the climb to win the stage from Louis Meintjes and Chris Froome. Behind them, Tadej Pogaar attacked the favourite’s group, but Jonas Vingegaard had him covered. Stage 12 last KTom Pidcock won the Queen Stage of the Tour de France. The British rider of the INEOS Grenadiers team attacked from the leading group 10 kilometres from the finish on Alpe d’Huez and held all the others at bay. Louis Meintjes and Chris Froome took second and third. Tadej Pogaar bombarded yellow jersey wearer Jonas Vingegaard with two strong attacks, but the Dane was able…

Cycling to work is positive in so many ways. It’s free, healthy, sustainable, and we know that exercise is also great for lowering stress levels and improving mental health. If you’re new to it, be rest assured that cycling to work does get easier over time. Soon you’ll be fitter, healthier, and your route will feel like second nature. But doing the same journey every day at the same time can, for some, become repetitive. According to statistics there are still only around 4% of commuting trips being made by bike in the UK. While some cyclists are completely content with their own thoughts during their commute, others may want something else to entertain, stimulate or relax them. And if…

Tour Stage 9 Report: At the end of a mountainous stage from Switzerland back into France, there was a cat and mouse chase between Bob Jungels and Thibaut Pinot. At the finish it was the Luxemburger who took the win as Jonathan Castroviejo and Carlos Verona swooped past Pinot. Tadej Pogaar won the sprint from the bunch to consolidate his overall lead. The final K of stage 9Solo stage win for Bob JungelsBob Jungels won the ninth stage of the 2022 Tour de France after an impressive solo of 60 kilometres. The 29-year-old Luxembourger of AG2R Citron was the best from a large group in the Swiss-French mountain stage between Aigle and the ski resort of Chtel. In the final…

Bicycle frames are hollow thanks to the genius of design, the intelligence of science and the power of engineering. The iconic ‘double diamond’ frame shape hasn’t really changed in over 125 years. However, the components and materials used to manufacture frames have altered over time. A key principle, however, is that a frame should retain as much of its original shape under load (frame stiffness) when you turn the pedals, corner, or brake. Different materials of frame design achieve this to differing degrees. Other design principles are the frame’s ability to withstand crashes, and the frame’s resistance to repeated strain over time (frame fatigue). Designers, of course, also consider how the frame materials affect the comfort of your ride.  What…

Tour Stage 5 Report: At the end of a chaotic day on the cobbles of northern France, the early break fought for the stage win. Simon Clarke took the stage honours as Wout van Aert held the yellow jersey by 13 seconds as the Jumbo-Visma team had its worst day on the 2022 Tour de France. Stage 5 finalSimon Clarke beat Taco van der Hoorn in a chaotic and busy cobblestone stage in the Tour de France. After a dusty stage of 157 kilometres between Lille and Wallers-Arenberg, with almost 20 kilometres of cobblestones. Jumbo-Visma had a bad day; Jonas Vingegaard and especially Primo Rogli lost time on a strong Tadej Pogaar.Van der Poel not on form?Tour Boss, Christian Prudhomme:…

Cycling in the Netherlands is, quite simply, part of the culture. But it hasn’t always been so. There was a time when cars dominated Dutch streets, and by the early 1970s there were thousands of deaths each year from traffic accidents. But the Dutch fought for change, and they won. For decades now, the Netherlands has been a forerunner in the cycling revolution. Amsterdam has long been known around the world as the “Cycling Capital”. This shows in the statistics. Although Copenhagen is the city with the most actual cyclists (closely followed by Amsterdam), the Netherlands as a whole still has the highest numbers of cyclists per capita in the world. What Bikes Do Dutch People Use? The distinctive bikes…

Tour Stage 2 Report: Fabio Jakobsen gave Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl their second stage win out of two with a chaotic sprint in Nyborg. The predicted split on the big bridge on the run-in didn’t materialise and the bunch thundered into the final. Wout van Aert was second on the stage to move into the yellow jersey. Stage 2 highlightsStage win No.2 for Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl and Fabio JakobsenFabio Jakobsen won the bunch sprint of the second stage of the 2022 Tour de France. The Dutchman of Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl crossed the line first, after a windy stage of more than 202 kilometres with the 18 kilometre Storeblts bridge. Wout van Aert was second and grabbed 6 bonus seconds to take…